Manager - Tax Controversy
CohnReznick • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 9, 2026
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager – Tax Controversy to join the team in our National Tax practice.
YOUR TEAM/POSITION OVERVIEW.
This position will support our National Tax Group. We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical and experienced Tax Controversy professional to join our team. As Tax Controversy Manager, you will play an integral role in assisting clients with responding to IRS and state tax matters to resolve them as favorably as possible. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in tax concepts and regulations, as well as the ability to deliver solid tax controversy services. This is a position that will be part of a new National Tax team and will report directly to the Head of Tax Controversy and Risk.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Representing clients in IRS and other authorities’ tax controversy matters, including interacting with clients, engagement team members and IRS/state personnel
- Researching complex federal and state tax topics and drafting and/or reviewing technical memoranda and tax alerts
- Ensuring timely handling and identification of technical topics for training tax team members
- Assisting client teams with complex transactions to identify risk areas prior to transactions being executed
- Assisting clients and engagement teams in identifying potential risk areas
- Assisting with internal and external presentations
- Being a tax technical resource to the Tax practice
- Assisting in reviewing/enhancing tax policies and procedures to enhance quality and reduce risk
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, EA, JD or LLM preferred
- IRS or solid controversy experience desirable
- 6+ years of broad, relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or tax consulting
- Strong technical skills in tax concepts and rules
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills and intuition
- Team player; ability to work effectively and independently with guidance in an environment of deadlines and concurrent projects
- Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point and various tax research tools.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
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